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How Much CO2 Does A Single Volcano Emit?
Description: Every volcanic eruption that occurs on planet Earth is full of pollutants. Not just ash and dust, mind you, but also carbon dioxide: one of the strongest greenhouse gases on our planet. In the largest cases, a single volcanic plume, lasting only hours, might add many millions of tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. [Source: Forbes]
URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2017/06/06/how-much-co2-does-a-single-volcano-emit/#3e7a9785cbf5
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Source: Forbes
Publish Date: 6/6/2017
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